The recent SCO Meet in China has created a big buzz in Indian politics. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping during this meeting. This was the first time such a high-level talk happened after the 2020 Galwan clash between India and China. Jaishankar shared updates about India-China relations and asked China to move forward with peace and cooperation.
But this move didn’t sit well with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He strongly attacked Jaishankar and called the meeting a “full-blown circus.” Rahul said it was wrong for Jaishankar to brief China about India’s situation in a group setting like the SCO Meet.
Here are the main highlights of this issue:
- Jaishankar met Xi during the SCO Meet
Jaishankar spoke to Xi Jinping and discussed how India and China can move forward. He asked China to reduce tensions and stop trade restrictions like curbs on key minerals. - Rahul Gandhi raised questions
Rahul Gandhi asked why India’s Foreign Minister was “updating” the Chinese President in such a public event. He said it weakens India’s stand and sends a wrong signal. - “Full-blown circus” comment
Rahul called the whole event a circus. He believes it shows poor planning and lack of strong foreign policy. - Political war of words
This incident again shows the deep divide between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, especially on how India should deal with China. - China issues are still sensitive
Since the Galwan incident, India-China ties have been tense. So, any official meeting becomes a hot topic, especially when elections are near.
In summary, the SCO Meet was meant to improve peace and partnership between countries. But in India, it sparked a political fight. While Jaishankar wanted to cool things down with China, Rahul Gandhi saw it as a weak move. This shows how foreign policy and politics go hand in hand in today’s time.
